Electrochemistry I â Galvanic Cell. Introduction: Chemical reactions involving the transfer of electrons from one reactant to. another are called oxidation-reduction reactions or redox reactions. In a redox reaction, two. half-reactions occur; one reactant gives up electrons (undergoes oxidation) and another.
So, while rehydrating yourself (by drinking water, Pedialyte, or getting an IV drip) can help to lessen the pain from dehydration that usually accompanies a hangover, the debilitating effects of the hangover itself may remain. Science would suggest that not much actually cures a hangover other than time â not even a fancy IV drip.
The burnt toast is a much more moderate version of the same remedy. A new hangover helper called Chaser: Freedom From Hangovers also contains vegetable carbon and there are claims it can help prevent a hangover by absorbing the elements in beer, wine, and spirits that cause hangovers.